Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
This message helps hearers understand how attractive the draw is to Christ through his sacrifice.
I. "AND IF I BE LIFTED UP FROM THE EARTH, WILL DRAW ALL MEN UNTO ME" A. A more unlikely prophecy than this was ever addressed to human ears: 1. When the words were spoken it might well seem that the ministry of Jesus had ended in failure 2. He had proclaimed His divine message, and it had fallen ...read more
Scripture: John 12:32, 1 Corinthians 1:23, Galatians 5:11, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Acts 26:24, 1 Corinthians 1:24, 1 Corinthians 1:30, John 3:16, Hebrews 7:26, 2 Corinthians 5:21 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
The greatest need of our world today is the need for men of the cross, preaching the message of the cross and bearing the marks of the cross. This is a picture of Paul.
THE GLORY OF THE CROSS GALATIANS 6:11-18 INTRODUCTION: Paul ended the letter where he began – at the cross. The second verse of that great hymn “When I survey the wondrous cross” says, “Forbid it Lord, that I should boast, save in the death of Christ my God, all the vain things that charm me ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18
Denomination: Baptist
Nothing rivals the cross in importance. It's the gospel in a word. Don't just wear it! Share it! But above all; bear it!
Main.. Emphasis... Boasting in the Cross. I. The Person of the Cross. (Christ) II. The Place of the Cross. (Calvary) III. The Power of the Cross. (Remission) IV. The Peace of the Cross. (Self, God Fellow man) V. The Proof of the Cross. (His Love) VI. The Price of the Cross. (His ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 6:14
Jesus crossed boundaries to encounter humanity in our deepest need.
March 15, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 4:5-42 Crossed Boundaries Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “How is it that you, a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria?” Jesus had traveled a long distance for ...read more
Scripture: John 4:5-42
Denomination: Lutheran
The cross of Christ is hard and difficult, but Jesus asks us to deny yourself, lose yourself, and take up our cross.
Mark 8:31-38 The Burden of the Cross • It used to be that we could carry our own suitcase and sometimes they were heavy • . Now, we have wheels on the suit cases even back packs have wheels to make it easier. • When I was at my last appointment we did a Cross walk from Gazebo to The ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:31-38
Denomination: Methodist
The Crucifixion of Jesus is at the centre of the Message of the Gospel.
The first Easter morning 2000 years ago must have begun with sadness. I can imagine the followers of Jesus waking up and remembering what had happened, recalling the horror of Friday, remembering that their friend was dead and thinking their dreams were shattered. But then a shout, He’s alive, the ...read more
Scripture: John 3:3
Denomination: Pentecostal
The eyewitness account of the Apostle John.
THE CROSS OF JESUS. John 19:17-37. JOHN 19:17. “Went forth.” The ultimate sin-offering, outside the gate (cf. Hebrews 13:12-13). JOHN 19:18. “Where they crucified Him.” Typology of the brass serpent (cf. John 3:14). A hanged man is cursed by God (cf. Deuteronomy 21:23), and Jesus became a ...read more
Scripture: John 19:17-42
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
God keeps His promises to Israel as they at last enter the promised land.
CROSSING JORDAN. Joshua 3:7-17. JOSHUA 3:7. Transition from one ministry to another is always challenging, but if the Lord’s people recognise the new incumbent as God’s man then they can agree under God to hearken to him (cf. Joshua 1:17). Moses was dead, but the LORD had appointed Joshua in his ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17
There are many shadows of the Cross in the Old Testament. It is appropriate to meditate on this day. May the Lord bless you. I will boast only about the CROSS of JESUS CHRIST (Galatians 6:14).
Good Friday Meditations Theme: Shadows of Cross in Old Testament Text: Leviticus 16:20-22 Good Friday service: It is only a commemorative service and not exactly observation of the exact time of the Crucifixion. If some are more concerned about on the Exact Time of the occurrence, then the whole ...read more
Scripture: Leviticus 16:20-22, 1 Corinthians 1:18
The crucifixion of Jesus was a part of God's plan from the very beginning of the birth of Jesus.
Verses: Matthew 27:45-54; Mark 15:33-41; Luke 23:44-49. Today, we reflect on the pivotal moment in human history when Jesus died on the cross. This event marks the culmination of God's plan for our redemption and the defeat of sin and death. As Jesus breathed His last, the curtain in the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54, Mark 15:33-41, Luke 23:44-49
The cross is viewed from many paradigms and different viewpoints by people.
THE PARADIGMS OF THE CROSS 1) The cross is viewed from many paradigms and different viewpoints by people. The preaching of the cross is foolishness to them that perish .But it is the power of God unto Salvation to those who are saved. I Corinthians 1 : 18 18 ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18
The main idea is to understand two theories of atonement - Penal Substitution and Christus Victor - and to explore the significance of Jesus' death on the cross in defeating the powers of evil.
You know that cross necklace you wear, or the one you see people wearing? It's more than just a cool piece of jewelry. It's a symbol of something huge that happened a long time ago. Jesus died on a cross, and that changed everything. But why did He have to die, and why does it matter so much? Let's ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Hebrews 2:14-15, Colossians 2:13-15
Topics: Salvation, Resurrection, Crucifixion, Redemption
Jesus endured the cross, despising the shame (Hebrews 12:2) He surrendered his mortal body according to John 10:18, Just as he said: “No one takes [my life] away from me, but I lay it down of my own free will...” The cross is not a religious symbol but an instrument of death.
Mark 15:34-37 Jesus and the Cross in Mark Introduction: According to Mark, the "theology of the cross" (theologia crucis) is the only way to achieve glory by way of rejection and the cross as explained in the divine parabola in Philippians 2:5 by Apostle Paul. Mark is silent about the ...read more
Scripture: Mark 15:34-37
Human beings have a strong tendency to live life in their own individual ways. We bristle at the idea of anyone – even God telling us how to live. But when we see Jesus' obedience on the cross it can motivate us to obey God.
Introduction: C. S. Lewis is probably best known today as the author of The Chronicles of Narnia because that series of children’s books have been made into movies. Lewis wrote many other books, including one entitled, Mere Christianity. In that book he tries to explain and “defend ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13
Denomination: Wesleyan
A look at the life of Christ on the night of His betrayal in the Garden of Gethesemane from Matthew 26.
“God’s Love Demonstrated” Matthew 26:36-44 1. Christ’s ENTRANCE into the Garden of Gethsemane in order to pray. (v. 36) Mark 14:32; Luke 22:39; John 18:1; Matthew 6:5-8; Hebrews 5:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 4:6-7; Jeremiah 33:3; Isaiah 55:17 2. Christ ENVELOPED by ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 26:36-44
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